1. Evidence of Climate Change Today - the largest indicator of climate change is global warming -the average temperature of Earth’s atmosphere and oceans has been rising over the last 100 years

2. Evidence of Climate Change Today 1.Polar and Glacial Ice -polar ice is decreasing on both Greenland and Antarctica Effects: 1.polar bears and seals affected 2.lifestyle of Inuit people altered 3.rising sea level

3. Evidence of Climate Change Today 2.Rising Sea Level -sea level has risen due to melting ice Effect: widespread flooding (many of the world’s largest cities are on coasts)

4. Evidence of Climate Change Today 3.Changes in Weather -less precipitation leads to the spread of deserts Effect: leads to lack of food as farmland decreases

5. Evidence of Climate Change Today 4.Storm Intensity and Frequency -extreme weather such as hurricanes (in the Atlantic Ocean) are stronger (Pacific Ocean – typhoons, Indian Ocean - cyclones) Effect: damages infrastructure (e.g. buildings, roads, bridges)

6. Evidence of Climate Change Today 5.Changes in Ecosystems -swamps provide habitats for a large number of plants and animals Effect: loss of biodiversity